Exploring JapanS Deserted Amusement Park A Journey On The Forsaken Ferris Wheel
Amidst the eerie silence of an abandoned amusement park, the colossal Ferris Wheel of Kejonuma Leisure Land stands as a solitary sentinel. Opened to the public in 1979, this once-thriving hub of joy and laughter welcomed a staggering 200,000 visitors annually. More than just a place for thrilling rides, it provided a variety of accommodations—from rustic campsites to cozy huts, and even a hotel for those who preferred the indoors.
For over two decades, families and thrill-seekers alike found a haven of entertainment here, until the turn of the millennium when the park ceased operations.
Yet, the story didn’t end there. The owner, with a vision unwavering in the face of the park’s closure, embarked on a quest beneath the earth, tapping into geothermal veins in search of hot water. Through this transformation, the Ferris Wheel remains a silent, towering relic; a poignant reminder of days filled with joy, now watching over a still but not forgotten landscape..